A few observations: 1. “in recognition for the 233rd anniversary of the US Military." In case you hadn't noticed, there is no such thing as "The US Military" that celebrates an anniversary. There are five BRANCHES of the Armed Forces, of which the U.S. ARMY will celebrate its birthday on 14 Jun. 2. As a Veteran, the mother of a veteran and a member of GOE, I take GREAT exception at being called 'pro-war.' The LAST person who WANTS to go to war is the soldier (sailor, airman, marine, coastie) because they KNOW what it could cost. Do we want our sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, grandparents home - YES! However, we (and they) wish to come home VICTORIOUS and YES, that is quite possible, but their mission is made more difficult and dangerous by the likes of the peace movements who do nothing more than embolden the enemy. 3. I won't go into detail, but, as was mentioned in a previous post, Flag Day is ONLY for the Flag of the United States of America. If ms porter and her band wish to celebrate diversity by having a flag show, establish a separate 'holiday' for it, not debase the one that exists for the Stars and Stripes.